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Important Election Dates
2022 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates to Remember
Note: All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice in the event of court order or passage of amendatory legislation.
**On February 9th, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court temporarily suspended the circulation period for nomination petitions pending further order. On March 2nd, the Order was received to start circulation for nomination petitions. The petition circulation period will end on March 15th
Democratic Committeeperson, Republican Committeeman and Republican Committeewoman are the only offices to file nomination petitions with the Bucks County for the May 17, 2022 Primary.
Circulation dates referenced below are for nomination petitions for local party committee office, the only offices to file with the Bucks County Board of Elections. Due to ongoing litigation dates for other offices that file with the Department of State may vary. For additional information visit www.dos.pa.gov.
| Election Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day to circulate and file nomination petitions | March 2 |
| Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions | March 15 |
| First day to circulate and file nomination papers (for Statewide and Congressional Offices) | March 16 |
First day to circulate and file nomination papers (for Senator or Representative in the General Assembly) | TBD |
| Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions | March 30 |
| Last day to register before the primary | May 2 |
| Last day to apply for a civilian absentee/mail-in ballot | May 10 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots (must be received by 8 pm) | May 17 |
General Primary, May 17th
| General Primary Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day to register after the primary | May 19 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than May 16) | May 24 |
| Last day to circulate and file nomination papers | August 1 |
| Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers | August 8 |
| Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary | August 15 |
| Last day to register before the November election | October 24 |
| Last day to apply for a civilian absentee/mail-in ballot | November 1 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots (must be received by 8 pm) | November 8 |
General Election, November 8th
| General Election Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day to register after November election | November 9 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than November 7) | November 15 |